What is an advance directive?

What is an advance directive?



A. A legal will
B. Instructions for funeral arrangements
C. A directive for palliative care
D. A document specifying a patient's instructions for care, should he or she become incompetent


Answer: D. Clients often express their wishes regarding their own care prior to becoming ill, through an advance directive (living will). Although not necessarily a legal document, it guides professionals and families in decisions regarding client care.


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